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Situated close to downtown Palermo AND to an metro (subte) station but still in a rather quiet area, the Livian Guesthouse presetns itself as an ideal starting point for a Buenos Aires discovery tour. The building is clean, breakfast is great (fresh fruits) and the staff is awesome. They help you out (in English, Spanish or even German) if there's anything you need.

Stayed: May 2013, traveled as a couple

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Livian, Livian Staff at Livian Guesthouse, responded to this reviewResponded May 15, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write about us! It was for me a pleasure to be there for you and help you in everything you needed. We were glad with your comment, our hard work its worth it when we see that you have enjoyed your vacation in Buenos Aires staying in Livian Guest House. We would love to have you back. Bis zum nächten Mal!

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Old house in Palermo, great choice for those looking for a piece of antiquity in the trendy suburb of Palermo. All staff are very incredibly nice and helpful. The location is not the best in palermo, but Livian is definitely one of your best options in Buenos Aires

Stayed: May 2013, traveled solo

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Livian, Livian Staff at Livian Guesthouse, responded to this reviewResponded May 15, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write about us! Livian Guest House offers the best of both things: nearness to the center of Palermo Soho to enjoy, buy, eat and discover Buenos Aires, but when you come back to the hotel you'll find the tranquility you need to rest, away from the crowd and the noise. Our house is a hidden spot with original style. We are glad you consider Livian Guest House as one of the best options in Buenos Aires! It was a pleasure to help you and we would love to have you back soon.

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This is a townhouse in the suburb of Palermo, in a fairly quiet street. Inside it is like a family home (where the family had visited India extensively, from the artefacts displayed around the rooms). The rooms have names rather than numbers - we were in the Blue Room on the first floor. Along the corridor were doors to a terrace with sofas, tables and chairs, where fairy lights are lit around the walls in the evenings. A spiral staircase leads down to the walled garden, with another ground level terrace, and sofas and chairs at the bottom of the garden as well. From the lower garden, where there is a built-in barbecue, you enter through French doors to a kitchen and a dining room/lounge, which is for the guests' use. Drinks are stored in the fridge, and you will find your name on the top of a sheet of paper so you can sign for any you take. This fridge has space for small amounts of food and drink you have bought from the supermarket round the corner. There is another kitchen on the first floor, serving the main dining room which is where they serve the excellent buffet breakfast. This fridge also has drinks you can sign for, but the rest of the shelves are full of the food they use for breakfast. There is a TV in the lounge part of the main room, with two sofas. On the landing is a desk with a computer with internet access for guests' (and off-duty staff) use. When you come back to the hotel after going out, you have to press the entry phone and either say your name or the name of your room. The receptionist then comes and lets you in, and if they are on the ball, they will also bring your room key. The noticeboard in the lobby on the way through to the reception desk has all sorts of activities listed which they will book for you, and a list where you can write places you recommend. The staff are really helpful and friendly, and make you feel that you are a guest in a private house rather than a customer. Our room was very small, with just a short rail to hang our clothes on. There was an ensuite shower room, and a little window looking out at another bedroom window. The bed was very comfortable. We were slightly bothered by mosquitos at night, so we kept the bedroom window shut - I then realised that we had opened the bathroom window to let out the steam, and they got in that way. So we shut both windows, and realised it was all pointless because there was a ventilation gap at the top of the bedroom window. They were able to lend me a hairdryer when I needed it, until a group of American girls arrived, borrowed the hairdryer and locked it in their room while they went out for the day. Most of the time they were able to help us with everything we needed. The area is lovely, and it is not very far to what they now call Soho, where all the bars and trendy loft conversions are. We had lunch there, and I could see that for younger people it would be a good place to go. We found it to be about 40 minutes walk from the nearest Subte station. In Argentina people always tell you it will be about 10 minutes, or 4 blocks. It hardly ever is. We had to walk all the way to the Recoleta cemetery where Evita's grave is, and it was worth the walk. The metro system doesn't connect like the London underground, and you tend to go into the centre and then out again from one of the connecting stations around the central hub, where confusingly, they change their names. If we hadn't felt we could walk everywhere, I think that we would have spent a lot on taxis. As it is a quiet area, there is nowhere just around the corner where you can just pop out for a meal. However, I think that the garden and the safety of the neighbourhood makes up for that.

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Stayed: March 2013, traveled as a couple

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Livian, Livian Staff at Livian Guesthouse, responded to this reviewResponded April 28, 2013

Wow, quite a description! Thank you for taking so much time writing about Livian. We are glad that we could help you and that you felt good being in our House. That's our priority!

What a pitty about the hairdryer, we are so sorry! And we are sorry too about the mosquitos, we have a product against them that you can borrow too. We are glad you liked the breakfast! And the indian art you noticed is only a part of our original decor style. We hope you liked it!

We would be happy to wellcome you again in Livian Guest House. Hope to see you soon!

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Lots of places claim to be a 'home from home', but Livian really delivers. From the first hello till we said goodbye, no effort was spared in looking after us and helping us enjoy Argentina. We stayed at Livian for about a week in total at the beginning and end of a month-long trip round Argentina. They helped us find some great restaurants in Palermo and recommended hotels in other parts of the country; they helped care for my girlfriend when she was ill; they taught us how to tango; they looked after some of our things while we were travelling and welcomed us back like family when we returned. It's well-located, comfortable, clean with a laid-back atmosphere and a lovely garden. But above all, the it's the friendly, attentive, delightful people that make this place so exceptional. We can't thank them enough for their kindness.

Room Tip: If you don't mind spending a little extra, the room called 'Kiss' is a cut above.

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Stayed: April 2013, traveled as a couple

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Livian, Livian Staff at Livian Guesthouse, responded to this reviewResponded April 20, 2013

Chris & Liv!! I was touched by your kindly words about us. It was a pleasure to be here for you! We try that our guest don't feel alone far away from their home. Thank you for writing a comment about Livian Guest House. You already know that you have a second House in Buenos Aires! We would be glad to have you back anytime! We hope you are alright! Best wishes, Steph

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I was here with my spouse in Dec 2012- Jan 2013 for 4 nights. Really nice location near the corner of Palestina/Cordoba in Palermo town part. House is former private town house and really charming. Small breakfast is served in the old living room. Rooms are all individual and most of them has private bathroom. Staff is nice and owner couple really super nice. If we ever come back to Buenos Aires, sure would live here again. House offers nice garden with sun bathing chairs and self service bar in the kitchen. Subway stations are a bit far, 20 mins walk, but busses are close, since one of the main streets, Cordoba, is just there. Exellent cheap and cosy restaurants and bars are all around in walking distance area.

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Livian, Livian Staff at Livian Guesthouse, responded to this reviewResponded April 15, 2013

Thanks for taking the time to write about your experience in Livian Guest House. We are so glad that you liked it. The best reward of our daily work is see that our guest feel home and happy with us. Livian Guest House would be thrilled to have you back! Our House is your house!

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I felt immediately at home in Livian Guesthouse. Quiet location, but near to lively Palermo. Colorful, tasteful and originally decorated, cosy, the garden is like an oasis in the middle of a busy city, nice to relax when you come 'home'. The staff is super friendly, very helpful and gives you always a warm welcome. Good breakfast in living room atmosphere where you can meet with other visitors.

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Stayed: February 2013, traveled solo

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Livian, Livian Staff at Livian Guesthouse, responded to this reviewResponded April 3, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write about Livian. We are glad you felt like home in Livian and that you enjoyed your stay. We put a lot of effort in creating a friendly atmosphere where everybody can relax after a long day walking around the city. It's our pleasure to be here for you and make your stay easier and more comfortable. We would love to have you back soon!

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This boutique hotel is situated in a quiet neighbourhood, not far from bustling Palermo. It has moderate cozy rooms and a garden as a little oasis. The staff is very friendly and helpfull, and the old mansion has a good atmosphere. And you can play piano, if you want to!

Stayed: February 2013, traveled as a couple

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Livian, Livian Staff at Livian Guesthouse, responded to this reviewResponded March 25, 2013

Dear Hans,

Thanks you so much for your comment, you´ve captured what LIVIAN GUEST HOUSE is all about, making you feel " At Home", so you won´t miss yours so much

you will be welcome again at any time

King regards,

All the Staff of Livian

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Enjoy a travel experience shared in a lounge, a dining room offering buffet breakfast and a tranquil garden. Take a breath.Feel relax in private suites, with facilities and services designed specially for you. Livian Guest House is your choice in Buenos Aires to feel “local” in and out of a 1920’s classic French house with artsy and mystic spirit....more less

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